Associate Food Labeling Specialist

This position has an established foundation in reviewing, updating and approving label copy and designs to ensure information is accurate, meets customer requirements and is compliant with government regulations and Winland Foods policy.

Employee Type:

Full time

Location:

US Works from Home

Job Type:

Research and Development Packaging & Labeling

Job Posting Title:

Associate Food Labeling Specialist

Job Description:

Schedule: Mon- Fri

Work Location: Remote

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(K) with match, STL/LTD/AD&D/Life, HSA, FSA, EAP, Hospital indemnity, Accident insurance, Identity and Fraud Protection plan, Legal and Critical Illness.

Salary, based on experience and other qualifications: $56,000 to $87,000 annual with additional bonus potential.

Position Responsibilities:

• Work collaboratively to provide technical knowledge and regulatory labeling guidance to internal customers pertaining to food labeling. 
• Responsible for the development of label copy which includes product name, weight statement, ingredient statement, allergen declaration, nutrition facts panel and claims which meet government requirements and standard of identities.   
• Approve label artwork upon review, ensuring compliance to all applicable FDA, USDA, CFIA regulations and other governing group’s regulations.  
• Contribute to the maintenance of food labeling software programs, project trackers and other resources by reviewing content and entering data. 
• Obtain applicable USDA/FSIS label approvals.   
• Support integration of new acquisitions into standard systems and processes.
• Review, update and maintain accurate ingredient information based on vendor documentation and/or alternate resources.

Note: The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list of all tasks. Additional tasks and duties may be assigned from time to time as necessitated by business needs

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Previous experience in the Food Industry or an internship or Co-op preferred 
• Working knowledge of FDA, USDA, and/or CFIA label regulations and documentation requirements preferred.
• Good analytical and organizational skills 
• Good written and verbal communication skills 

• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects and tasks simultaneously 
• Must be detail-oriented and a self-starter 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Products, required 

EEO Statement:

Winland Foods believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Winland Foods is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.